Rural & Veteran 2013

Location

Clinical sites within Utah and Washington DC

Time Frame

Entire Spring block - DC trip is 8 days in early May

Clinical Experiences

All students obtain clinical hours in Washington DC at various Veter-related sites and activities. In addition, students choose either a rural setting in Utah or sites within the Salt Lake - Provo area to complete individual clinical hours

Other Experiences

Various field trips within Utah to meet with individuals and groups of Veterans and those who care for Veterans.

This course offers the opportunity for students to gain a greater insight and appreciation for our Vteran and rural populations and their availability to health care; research Veterans on a personal basis; and discover how to best care for these diverse populations.

Reflection:

“I used to think that I knew everything that I needed to know about the veteran population after growing up as a military brat and having a lot of relatives serving in the military. At first I didn’t even want to study veteran nursing. However, I was completely wrong. I learned so much more than I could have imagined and there is probably still so much more to learn. After studying this unique population, I now have a deep respect for veterans and a greater love for our country.”